CompletedNot Applicable

Intra-op POCUS for Identification of Endotracheal Tube Position in the Pediatric Population

United States50 participantsStarted 2017-02-16

Plain-language summary

Chest X-ray and/or fluoroscopy is not routinely used in the OR to confirm endotracheal tube (ETT) placement by anesthesiologists. Multiple studies have shown that \~19% of all intubations result in inappropriate ETT placement. An adult study has shown that ultrasound point-of-care is superior to auscultation in determining the location of ETT. This study aims to determine if point-of-care is useful in determining ETT position in children.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Minute – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. children birth to 10 years of age;
. undergoing cardiac catheterization in the cath lab;
. general anesthesia with an endotracheal tube;
. subjects will also receive a chest x-ray as standard of care

Exclusion criteria

. children ages birth to 10 years undergoing cardiac catheterization under GA without an endotracheal tube;
. emergency procedures;
. known airway anomalies;

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Endotracheal Tube Position

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03031548

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-30

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